Market mood intact; financials lead

MUMBAI: Equities eased some of its early gains but were still trading in the positive terrain. All sectoral indices continued to post decent gains. Financial and realty counters remained active in trade.

National Stock Exchange's Nifty was trading at 5286.15, higher by 0.61 per cent or 32 points from the previous close. The index moved in a range of 5294.80 and 5254.20.

Bombay Stock Exchange's Sensex rose 104.20 points or 0.60 per cent to 17,607.67. The index surged to a high of 17,646.61 in trade so far.

The broader market was far more active as compared to the bluechips. The BSE Midcap Index climbed 1.08 per cent and BSE Smallcap Index rose 0.96 per cent.